Spring 2027
Posted on 8/21/2026
Autonomous drone delivery and logistics platform
$34/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
South San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
On-site in the South San Francisco office five days per week.
Bachelor's, Master's
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Zipline designs, builds, and operates autonomous delivery networks using two drone platforms: P1 fixed-wing drones for long-range, centralized deliveries with parachute drops, and P2 hover-drones for precise home deliveries. It provides end-to-end service, from drones and hubs to software and logistics, under government and enterprise contracts, earning revenue per delivery or per distribution center. The system enables zero-emission, instant logistics for medical supplies and consumer goods across multiple countries, with partners like Walmart and GNC. The goal is fast, reliable, scalable delivery that expands access to essential items, especially healthcare, through a fully integrated global network.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series H
Total Funding
$2.1B
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
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Uber Technologies has partnered with drone delivery company Zipline to offer autonomous drone deliveries to Uber Eats customers in the US, with the service launching before year-end. Uber will make an undisclosed strategic investment in Zipline as part of the agreement. The partnership will enable Uber Eats users in areas where Zipline operates to select drone delivery for orders. The companies plan to expand the service to dozens more US cities and aim for a combined capacity of one million drone deliveries daily by end of 2029. Zipline currently operates on four continents. The partnership aims to reduce delivery times to between five and ten minutes for US customers. The agreement forms part of Uber's hybrid delivery strategy, which combines human couriers, pavement robots and drones.
Strategic partnership targeting one million drone deliveries daily by the end of 2029, with first deliveries later this year. Drone delivery on Uber Eats will launch across existing Zipline markets and target expansion into dozens of US cities. Uber to make a strategic investment in Zipline, reinforcing a long-term partnership to accelerate the scale of drone delivery. Zipline, a leader in drone delivery, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced a strategic partnership, which aims to scale drone delivery across the United States. Uber and Zipline are partnering to bring drone delivery to millions of Americans on Uber Eats The first deployments will begin later this year, where Uber Eats customers will have the option to receive their orders in minutes via Zipline’s autonomous drone delivery. Uber will also make a strategic investment in Zipline and, together, the companies aim to reach one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029. Zipline operates on 4
Uber is partnering with drone delivery company Zipline, aiming to make one million deliveries per day using Zipline's drones by the end of 2029. The first deliveries on Uber Eats will begin by year-end in Zipline's existing markets, with plans to expand into dozens of US cities. The companies did not disclose the investment amount. Uber is bringing multiple drone delivery partners onto its platform as it seeks to grow Uber Eats. The ride-hail giant previously partnered with Israeli startup Flytrex late last year. Zipline recently closed an extended Series H funding round of $800 million, reaching a valuation of $7.6 billion. Uber thinks Zipline's drones can fulfil orders within five to ten minutes.
US company Zipline has been delivering medical supplies via drone in Rwanda since 2016, operating from distribution centres that serve hospitals across the country. The drones carry blood, vaccines, and medicines, with deliveries taking minutes compared to hours by road. The service has contributed to reducing maternal mortality. Government data shows deaths during childbirth fell from 1,000 per 100,000 women 26 years ago to 87 today. A new US grant will expand coverage, part of the Trump administration's approach promoting American businesses in global health work. However, the US has simultaneously cut $200 million in funding for aid groups providing food and health services in Rwanda. Healthcare workers note that whilst drone delivery is valuable, poor infrastructure including inadequate roads, electricity, and equipment at local clinics remains a significant challenge.
Zipline announced major US expansion plans, including launches in Cleveland and Austin. The drone delivery company's marketplace grew 13-fold during the first half of 2026, with businesses adopting its platform at unprecedented rates. In July, Zipline will launch healthcare home delivery with Cleveland Clinic in Beachwood, offering prescription deliveries to eligible patients at no additional cost. Austin operations will follow, providing food and retail deliveries in as little as five minutes. The company appointed three senior executives from Tesla, Waymo, and Uber. Sendil Palani joins as CFO after 17 years at Tesla, Kevin Vosen as Chief Legal Officer from Waymo, and Allen Penn as Head of Commercial from Uber. Zipline has completed over 2.5 million commercial deliveries and now operates more flights daily than major US airlines, with 70% occurring domestically. The company claims its medical deliveries help save over 12,000 lives annually.